Comparison of Dewey and Library of Congress subject classification
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Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress Classification systems organize resources by concept, in part to assign call numbers. Most libraries in the United States use one of these two classification systems.[1][2] Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) is the most commonly used library cataloging system in the world,[1][3] while Library of Congress Classification (LCC) is used primarily in Canada and the United States.[4][5]
Comparison of the classification systems
editThe main difference between the two cataloging systems is that DDC is a numeric classification system, while LCC is a alpha-numeric system.[6] Usually, the size of a library's collection determines which classification system it uses.[7][4]
The Dewey Decimal Classification was introduced in 1876.[3] It is used by libraries of all types and sizes around the world, and works well for smaller collections such as those found in public libraries, school libraries, and small academic libraries.[3][7][8][4][1][9] It consists of ten numeric classes that represent broad fields of study.[7][8][3] Using numbers, each class is divided into ten divisions or subclasses.[4][2][3] During the cataloging process, each item is assigned a three-digit DDC number that represents class, division, and section, followed by a cutter number that identifies the author.[10] For example, the call number 813.54 M37 includes 800 for the main class of literature, 810 for the division of American literature in English, 813 for American fiction in English, and the cutter M37 for the author.[10]
The Library of Congress Classification was developed in the early 20th century, based on the collection of the Library of Congress.[11][1] LCC was adopted by other institutions with larger or specialized collections, such as those found in academic libraries and research libraries.[7][8][11][5][4][1][9] For example, in 2019, 81 percent of US academic libraries and 93 percent of Nigeria's academic libraries used the Library of Congress Cataloging system.[12] LLC has 21 classes that are hierarchical and highly detailed, created with books on specialized subjects in mind.[7][8][4][1] Its alpha-numeric call numbers include four parts: class/subclass, topic, cutter number, and publication date.[8][2][4] For example, HV4708 .R83 2011, where HV stands for social sciences, 4708 is the topic social welfare, .R83 is the cutter number which represents the author, and 2001 is the year of publication.[8]
Comparison table
editThe following table compares the organization of resources by the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification systems.[3][13][14][15][16][17] It includes all 99 second-level (two-digit) Dewey Decimal classes (excluding 040), and all second-level (two-digit) Library of Congress classes. If a class in one system maps to several classes in the other system, it will be listed multiple times, such as DDC class 551.
Dewey Decimal | Library of Congress | Description | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
000 | QA71–90 | Computer science, knowledge, and general works | [18] |
001 | A | Knowledge | [19] |
002 | Z4-659 | The book | [20] |
003 | Systems | ||
004 | QA (subrange) | Data processing and computer science | [18] |
005 | QA (subrange) | Computer programming, programs, and data | [18] |
006 | QA (subrange) | Special computer methods | [18] |
010 | Z1001–8999 | Bibliography | [20] |
020 | Z665–718.8 | Library and information sciences | [20] |
030 | AE | General encyclopedic works | [19] |
050 | AI | General serials and their indexes | [19] |
060 | AM111–160 | General organization and museology | [19] |
070 | AN | News media | [19] |
070 | PN4699–5650 | Journalism | [21] |
070 | Z278–549 | Publishing | [20] |
080 | AC | General collections | [19] |
090 | Z105–115.5 | Manuscripts | [20] |
090 | Z1019–1033 | Rare books | [20] |
100 | B | Psychology and philosophy | [22] |
111 | BD300–450 | Ontology | [22] |
115 | BD493–701 | Time | [22] |
120 | BD143–237 | Epistemology | [22] |
120 | BD? | Causation | [22] |
120 | BD? | Humankind | [22] |
124 | BD493–701 | Teleology | [22] |
130 | BF1404–2055 | Paranormal phenomena and occult sciences | [22] |
150 | BF | Psychology | [22] |
152 | HM1041–1101 | Perception | [23] |
152 | QH? | Movement | [18] |
152 | BF511–593 | Emotions | [22] |
155 | BF712–724 | Developmental psychology | [22] |
160 | BC | Logic | [22] |
170 | BJ | Ethics (moral philosophy) | [22] |
180 | B108–708 | Classic philosophy | [22] |
181 | B850–5739 | Oriental philosophy | [22] |
182 | B108–708 | Ancient philosophy | [22] |
183 | B108–708 | Sophists and Socratic philosophies | [22] |
185 | B108–708 | Aristotelian philosophy | [22] |
186 | B108–708 | Skeptic and Neoplatonic philosophies | [22] |
187 | B108–708 | Epicurean philosophy | [22] |
188 | B108–708 | Stoic philosophy | [22] |
189 | B720–765 | Medieval Western philosophy | [22] |
190 | B790–5802 | Modern Western philosophy | [22] |
200 | BL | Religion | [22] |
210 | BL175–265 | Natural theology | [22] |
212 | BL205–216 | Nature of God | [22] |
220 | BS | Bible | [22] |
221 | BS701–1830 | Old Testament | [22] |
225 | BS1901–2970 | New Testament | [22] |
226 | BS2547–2970? | Gospels and Acts of the Apostles | [22] |
227 | BS2640–2765.6 | Epistles | [22] |
228 | BS2547–2970? | Revelation | [22] |
229 | BS2547–2970? | Apocrypha | [22] |
230 | BR | Christian theology | [22] |
232 | BT198–590 | Jesus and his family | [22] |
236 | BT819–891 | Eschatology | [22] |
250 | BR? | Christian orders and local church | [22] |
260 | BR? | Christian social theology | [22] |
270 | BR140–1510 | Christian church history | [22] |
280 | BX? | List of Christian denominations | [22] |
282 | BX800–4795 | Roman Catholic church | [22] |
283 | BX5001–6093 | Anglican churches (English and Protestant Episcopal) | [22] |
284 | BX? | Protestants of continental origin | [22] |
286 | BX6201–6495, BX7301–7343, BX6101–6193 | Baptist, Disciples of Christ, and Adventist | [22] |
287 | BX8201–8495 | Methodist and related churches | [22] |
289 | BX7601–7795, BX7801–7843, BX8101–8144,
BX 8799–8809, BX9751–9793, BX9998 |
Other denominations and sects | [22] |
290 | BL660–2680 | Non-Christian religions | [22] |
292 | BL700–820 | Greek mythology and Roman mythology | [22] |
295 | BL1500–1590 | Zoroastrianism | [22] |
296 | BM | Judaism | [22] |
297 | BP | Islam, Bábísm, and Baháʼí Faith | [22] |
300 | H | Social sciences | [23] |
301 | HM | Sociology | [23] |
301 | GN | Anthropology | [24] |
310 | HA154–473 | General statistics (of parts of the world) | [23] |
320 | J | Political science | [25] |
327 | JZ | International relations | [25] |
330 | HB | Economics | [23] |
331 | HD4801–8943 | Labor economics | [23] |
332 | HG | Financial economics | [23] |
333 | HD101–1399 | Economics of land | [23] |
333 | HD9502 | Economics of energy | [23] |
336 | HJ | Public finance | [23] |
339 | HB? | Macroeconomics | [23] |
340 | K | Law | [26] |
341 | KZ | International law | [26] |
345 | K5000–5582 | Criminal law | [26] |
346 | KB479 | Private law | [26] |
347 | K2201–2385 | Civil procedure | [26] |
347 | K2100–2385 | Courts | [26] |
350 | JF | Public administration | [25] |
352 | JS | City government | [25] |
353 | JK1–9593 | U.S. federal government | [25] |
353 | JK2403–9593 | U.S. state governments | [25] |
355 | U | Military science | [27] |
360 | H | Social services and association | [23] |
361 | HN | General social problems and services | [23] |
362 | HN | Social welfare problems and services | [23] |
363 | HN | Other social problems and services | [23] |
364 | HV6001–7220 | Criminology | [23] |
365 | HV8301–9920 | Penal and related institutions | [23] |
366 | HS | Association | [23] |
367 | HS | General clubs | [23] |
368 | K1960–1973 | (Social) Insurance | [26] |
370 | L | Education | [28] |
371 | LB3011–3095 | School management | [28] |
371 | LC3950–4806.5 | Special education | [28] |
372 | LB1501–1602 | Elementary education | [28] |
373 | LB1603–1699 | Secondary education | [28] |
374 | LC5201–6661 | Adult education | [28] |
376 | LC1401–2572 | Education of women | [28] |
377 | LC321–951 | Schools and religion | [28] |
378 | LB2300–2430 | Higher education | [28] |
380 | HF | Commerce, communications, and transport | [23] |
382 | HF1 | International commerce (foreign trade) | [23] |
383 | HE6000–7500 | Postal communications | [23] |
384 | HE | Communications | [23] |
384 | HE7601–8700.9 | Telecommunication | [23] |
385 | HE1001–5600 | Railways | [23] |
386 | HE380–560 | Inland waterway | [23] |
386 | HE5751–5870 | Ferry transportation | [23] |
387 | HE380–971 | Water transportation | [23] |
387 | HE9761–9900 | Air transportation | [23] |
387 | TL787–4050 | Space transportation | [29] |
388 | HE | Transport | [23] |
390 | GT | Customs | [24] |
390 | BJ1801–2195 | Etiquette | [22] |
390 | GR | Folklore | [24] |
391 | GT500–2370 | Costume and personal appearance | [24] |
392 | GT2400–3390.5 | Customs of life cycle and private life | [24] |
393 | GT2400–3390.5 | Customs of Death | [24] |
395 | BJ1801–2195 | Etiquette | [22] |
398 | GR | Folklore | [24] |
400 | P | Language | [21] |
410 | P101–410 | Linguistics | [21] |
411 | P327–327.5 | Writing systems | [21] |
412 | P321–324.5 | Etymology | [21] |
414 | P? | Phonology phonetics | [21] |
415 | P201–299 | Grammar | [21] |
419 | PM8001–8995 | Sign language | [21] |
420 | PE | English language | [21] |
430 | PD | Germanic languages | [21] |
440 | PC2001–3761 | French language | [21] |
449 | PC3201–3366 | Provençal | [21] |
449 | PC3801–3976 | Catalan | [21] |
450 | PC1001–1977 | Italian language | [21] |
459 | PC601–872 | Romanian language | [21] |
459 | PC901–986 | Rhaeto–Romanic language | [21] |
460 | PC4001–4977 | Spanish language | [21] |
469 | PC5001–5498 | Portuguese language | [21] |
470 | PA2001–2915 | Latin language | [21] |
480 | PA201–899 | Greek language | [21] |
490 | P501–769 | Indo-European Languages | [21] |
492 | PJ991–995 | Afro-Asiatic languages | [21] |
494 | PL1–481 | Altaic languages | [21] |
495 | PL3521–4001 | Sino-Tibetan languages | [21] |
496 | PL8000–8844 | African languages | [21] |
497 | PM101–2711 | North American languages (Native American languages) | [21] |
498 | PM3001–4566 | Central American Languages (Native American languages) | [21] |
498 | PM5001–7356 | South American Languages (Native American languages) | [21] |
500 | Q | Natural sciences and mathematics | [18] |
510 | QA | Mathematics | [18] |
512 | QA150–272 | Algebra | [18] |
513 | QA101–145 | Arithmetic | [18] |
514 | QA612–699 | Topology | [18] |
515 | QA299–433 | Analysis and calculus | [18] |
516 | QA440–611 | Geometry (excluding topology) | [18] |
519 | QA273–299 | Probability, statistics, and numerical analysis | [18] |
520 | QB | Astronomy | [18] |
521 | QB349–421 | Celestial mechanics | [18] |
530 | QC | Physics | [18] |
531 | QC120–168.85 | Classical mechanics and solid mechanics | [18] |
532 | QC120–168.85 | Fluid mechanics and liquid mechanics | [18] |
533 | QC120–168.85 | Gas mechanics | [18] |
534 | QC221–246 | Sound and related vibrations | [18] |
535 | QC350–467 | Light and paraphotic phenomena | [18] |
536 | QC251–338.5 | Heat | [18] |
537 | QC501–721 | Electricity and electronics | [18] |
538 | QC750–766 | Magnetism | [18] |
539 | QC770–798 | Modern physics | [18] |
540 | QD | Chemistry and allied sciences | [18] |
541 | QD450–801 | Physical chemistry and theoretical chemistry | [18] |
542 | QD1–65 | Techniques, equipment, and materials (laboratory) | [18] |
543 | QD71–142 | Analytical chemistry | [18] |
544 | QD71–142 | Quantitative analysis (chemistry) | [18] |
545 | QD71–142 | Quantitative analysis (chemistry) | [18] |
546 | QD146–197 | Inorganic chemistry | [18] |
547 | QD241–441 | Organic chemistry | [18] |
548 | QD0001–0999 | Crystallography | [18] |
549 | QE351–399.2 | Mineralogy | [18] |
550 | QE | Earth sciences | [18] |
551 | QE | Geology | [18] |
551 | GB651–2998 | Hydrology | [24] |
551 | QC851–999 | Meteorology | [18] |
552 | QE420–499 | Petrology | [18] |
553 | QE? | Economic geology | [18] |
560 | QE701–760 | Paleontology | [18] |
560 | QE7601–899 | Paleozoology | [18] |
570 | QH301–705.5 | Life sciences – biology | [18] |
572 | QD415–436 | Biochemistry | [18] |
572 | GN | Anthropology | [24] |
573 | GN49–298 | Physical anthropology | [24] |
574 | QH301–705.5 | Biology | [18] |
575 | QH359–425 | Evolution | [18] |
575 | QH426–470 | Genetics | [18] |
576 | QH573–671 | Microbiology | [18] |
577 | QH540–549.5 | Ecology | [18] |
578 | QH201–278.5 | Microscopy in biology | [18] |
579 | QH1–199.5 | Collection and preservation (biological specimens) | [18] |
580 | QK | Botanical sciences | [18] |
581 | QK | Botany | [18] |
582 | QK474.8–495 | Spermatophyta (seed-bearing plants) | [18] |
585 | QK494–494.5 | Gymnospermae (Pinophyta) | [18] |
586 | QK504–638 | Cryptogamia (seedless plants) | [18] |
590 | QL | Animals | [18] |
591 | QL1–355 | Zoology | [18] |
592 | QL360–599.82 | Invertebrates | [18] |
593 | QL360–599.82 | Protozoa, Echinodermata, and related phyla | [18] |
594 | QL360–599.82 | Mollusca and Molluscoidea | [18] |
595 | QL360–599.82 | Other invertebrates | [18] |
596 | QL605–739.8 | Vertebrata (Craniata and vertebrates) | [18] |
597 | QL614–639.8 | Fishes | [18] |
597 | QL640–669.3 | Reptiles and amphibians | [18] |
598 | QL671–699 | Aves (birds) | [18] |
599 | QL700–739.8 | Mammalia (mammals) | [18] |
600 | T | Technology (applied sciences) | [29] |
607 | T61–173 | Education | [29] |
607 | T175–178 | Research | [29] |
608 | T201–342 | Invention and patents | [29] |
608 | Q | Invention and patents | [18] |
610 | R | Medicine | [30] |
611 | QM | Human anatomy | [18] |
611 | QH573–671 | Cytology | [18] |
611 | QM550–577.8 | Histology | [18] |
612 | QP | Human physiology | [18] |
615 | RM | Pharmacology and therapeutics | [30] |
617 | RD | Surgery and related topics | [30] |
618 | RG | Gynecology | [30] |
618 | R | Other medical specialties | [30] |
619 | R735–854 | Experimental medicine | [30] |
620 | TA | Engineering and allied operations | [29] |
621 | TJ | Mechanical engineering | [29] |
621 | QC | Applied physics | [18] |
622 | TN | Mining and related operations | [29] |
623 | UG1–620 | Military engineering | [27] |
623 | VM | Nautical engineering | [31] |
624 | TA | Civil engineering | [29] |
TG | Bridge engineering | [29] | |
625 | TF | Engineering of railways | [29] |
625 | TE | Engineering of highways | [29] |
627 | TC1–978 | Hydraulic engineering | [29] |
628 | TD | Sanitary engineering | [29] |
628 | TD159–168 | Municipal engineering | [29] |
629 | T | Other branches of engineering | [29] |
TK | Electrical engineering, electronics, and nuclear engineering | [29] | |
TL | Motor vehicles, aeronautics, and astronautix | [29] | |
TP | Chemical technology | [29] | |
630 | S | Agriculture | [32] |
631 | S1–972 | Techniques, equipment, and materials | [32] |
632 | SB599–990.5 | Plant injuries, diseases, and pests | [32] |
633 | SB317.5–319.864 | Horticulture | [32] |
634 | SB354–402 | Fruits | [32] |
634 | SD | Forestry | [32] |
634 | SB169–172.5 | Orchards | [32] |
636 | SF | Animal husbandry | [32] |
637 | SF250.5–275 | Processing dairy and related products | [32] |
638 | SF518–561 | Insect culture | [32] |
639 | SK | Hunting and fishing | [32] |
639 | S604.5–604.64 | Conservation | [32] |
640 | TX | Home economics | [29] |
650 | HD28–70 | Management and auxiliary services | [23] |
653 | Z53–102 | Shorthand | [20] |
657 | HF5601–5689 | Accounting | [23] |
658 | HD28–70 | General management | [23] |
659 | HF5801–6182 | Advertising | [23] |
660 | TP155–156 | Chemical engineering | [29] |
670 | HD9720–9975 | Manufacturing | [23] |
680 | TT | Handicrafts | [29] |
690 | TH | Buildings | [29] |
700 | N | Arts | [33] |
708 | N400–3990 | Museums | [33] |
710 | SB469–476 | Landscape art | [32] |
720 | NA | Architecture | [33] |
730 | NB | Plastic arts and sculpture | [33] |
736 | NB0001–1952 | Carving and carvings | [33] |
738 | NB0001–1952 | Ceramic arts | [33] |
739 | NB0001–1952 | Metalwork | [33] |
740 | NC | Drawing | [33] |
740 | NK | Decorative arts | [33] |
746 | NK8800–9505.5 | Textile arts | [33] |
748 | NK5100–5440 | Glass | [33] |
749 | NK2200–2750 | Furniture and accessories | [33] |
750 | ND | Painting | [33] |
760 | NE | Graphic arts, printmaking, and prints | [33] |
761 | NE1330–1352 | Relief processes (block printing) | [33] |
763 | NE2250–2570 | Lithography | [33] |
764 | NE2236–2240.6 | Chromolithography and serigraphy | [33] |
765 | NE1400–1879 | Metal engraving | [33] |
767 | NE1940–2232.5 | Etching and drypoint | [33] |
770 | TR | Photography and photographs | [29] |
780 | M | Music | [34] |
781 | MT | General principles and musical forms | [34] |
782 | M1495–5000 | Vocal music | [34] |
783 | M1528–1529.5 | Music for solo voice | [34] |
784 | M1000–1075 | Orchestras and ensembles | [34] |
785 | M1000–1075 | Ensembles with one instrument per part | [34] |
786 | MT180–255 | Keyboard instrument | [34] |
787 | MT259–338 | String instruments | [34] |
788 | MT339–533 | Wind instruments | [34] |
790 | PN1560–1590 | Performing arts | [21] |
790 | GV | Recreation | [24] |
792 | PN2000–3307 | Theater and other stage presentations | [21] |
793 | GV1221–1469.63 | Indoor games and amusements | [24] |
795 | GV1301–1311 | Games of chance | [24] |
796 | GV557–1198.995 | Sport | [24] |
797 | GV750–770.27 | Air sports | [24] |
797 | GV770.3–840 | Aquatic sports | [24] |
799 | SK | Fishing, hunting, and shooting | [32] |
800 | P | Literature and rhetoric | [21] |
810 | PS | American literature | [21] |
820 | PR | English literature | [21] |
830 | PT1–4897 | German literature | [21] |
840 | PQ0001–3999 | French literature | [21] |
850 | PQ4001–5999 | Italian literature | [21] |
860 | PQ6001–8929 | Spanish literature | [21] |
869 | PQ9000–9999 | Portuguese literature | [21] |
870 | PA6001–8595 | Latin literature | [21] |
880 | PA3050–5660 | Greek literature | [21] |
890 | PN | World literature | [21] |
900 | G | Geography | [24] |
900 | D | History | [35] |
910 | G | Geography | [24] |
911 | G141 | Historical geography | [24] |
912 | GA | Graphic representations of earth (maps) | [24] |
914 | G1791–2196 | Geography of Europe | [24] |
915 | G2200–2444 | Geography of Asia | [24] |
916 | G2445–2739 | Geography of Africa | [24] |
917 | G1105–1692 | Geography of North America | [24] |
918 | G1700–1779 | Geography of South America | [24] |
919 | G2740–2799 | Geography of Oceania | [36] |
920 | CT | Biography | [36] |
920 | CS | Genealogy | [36] |
920 | CR4480–4485 | Insignia | [36] |
930 | D51–90 | History of ancient world | [35] |
938 | DE | History of the Greco-Roman World | [35] |
940 | DAW1031–1051 | History of Europe | [35] |
942 | DA | History of Britain | [35] |
943 | DD | History of Germany | [35] |
943.6 | DB | History of Austria and history of Liechtenstein | [35] |
943.9 | DB | History of Hungary | [35] |
944 | DC | History of France | [35] |
945 | DG | History of Italy | [35] |
946 | DP | History of the Iberian Peninsula | [35] |
947 | DJK | History of Eastern Europe | [35] |
947 | DK | History of Russia, Soviet Union, and former Soviet republics | [35] |
948 | DL | History of Northern Europe and history of Scandinavia | [35] |
949.2 | DH | History of the Netherlands | [35] |
949.3 | DH | History of Belgium | [35] |
949.4 | DQ | History of Switzerland | [35] |
949.5 | DF | History of Greece | [35] |
949.6 | DR | History of the Balkan peninsula | [35] |
950 | DS | General history of Asia and Far East | [35] |
951 | DS701–799.9 | History of China | [35] |
952 | DS801–897 | History of Japan | [35] |
953 | DS201–248 | History of Arabian Peninsula (history of Saudi Arabia, etc.) | [35] |
954 | DS401–486.8 | History of India | [35] |
955 | DS251–326 | History of Iran (Persia) | [35] |
960 | DT | History of Africa | [35] |
961 | DT211–239 | History of Libya | [35] |
961 | DT241–269 | History of Tunisia | [35] |
962 | DT154.1–159.9 | History of Sudan | [35] |
962 | DT43–154 | History of Egypt | [35] |
963 | DT371–390 | History of Ethiopia (Abyssinia) | [35] |
963 | DT391–398 | History of Eritrea | [35] |
965 | DT271–299 | History of Algeria | [35] |
966 | DT470–671 | History of West Africa and offshore islands | [35] |
967 | DT? | History of Central Africa and offshore islands | [35] |
968 | DT1701–2405 | History of South Africa | [35] |
969 | DS349.8–349.9 | [37] | [35] |
970 | F | History of North America | [37] |
971 | F1001–1145.2 | History of Canada | [37] |
972 | F1421–1440 | History of Central America | [37] |
972 | F1201–1392 | History of Mexico | [37] |
973 | E | History of United States | [37] |
980 | F2201–3799 | History of South America | [37] |
981 | F2501–2659 | History of Brazil | [37] |
982 | F2801–3021 | History of Argentina | [37] |
983 | F3051–3285 | History of Chile | [37] |
984 | F3301–3359 | History of Bolivia | [37] |
985 | F3401–3619 | History of Peru | [37] |
987 | F2301–2349 | History of Venezuela | [37] |
988 | F2351–2471 | History of Guiana | [37] |
990 | DU | History of Oceania | [35] |
993 | DU400–430 | History of New Zealand | [35] |
994 | DU80–398 | History of Australia | [35] |
995 | DU490 | History of Melanesia | [35] |
995 | DU739–747 | History of New Guinea | [35] |
803 | AG | Dictionaries and other general reference works | [19] |
069 | AM | Museums, collectors, and collecting | [19] |
050 | AP | Periodicals | [19] |
060–068 | AS | Academies and learned societies | [19] |
030 | AY | Yearbooks, almanacs, and directories | [19] |
001 | AZ | History of scholarship and learning, and the humanities | [19] |
110–140 | BD | Speculative philosophy | [22] |
111.85 | BH | Aesthetics | [22] |
200 | BL | Mythology | [22] |
230 | BT | Doctrinal theology | [22] |
240–260 | BV | Practical theology | [22] |
280 | BX | Christian denominations | [22] |
C | Auxiliary sciences of history (general) | [36] | |
909 | CB | History of civilization | [36] |
930.1 | CC | Archaeology | [36] |
929.1 – 929.3 | CD | Diplomatics, archives, and seals | [36] |
529 | CE | Technical chronology and calendar | [36] |
737 | CJ | Numismatics | [36] |
411.7 | CN | Inscriptions and epigraphy | [36] |
929.6 | CR | Heraldry | [36] |
909.0491497 | DX | History of Romanies | [35] |
551.4 | GB | Physical geography | [24] |
551.46 | GC | Oceanography | [24] |
333.7 | GE | Environmental sciences | [24] |
304 | GF | Human ecology and anthropogeography | [24] |
310 | HA | Social science statistics | [23] |
330.9 | HC | Economic history and conditions | [23] |
331–338 | HD | Industries, land use, and labor | [23] |
649.1–641.7 | HQ | Family, marriage, and women | [23] |
HT | Communities, classes, and races | [23] | |
364 | HV | Social pathology, social and public welfare, and criminology | [23] |
335 | HX | Socialism, communism, and anarchism | [23] |
J | General legislative and executive papers | [25] | |
320 | JA | Political science (general) | [25] |
320.5 | JC | Political theory | [25] |
JJ | Political institutions and public administration (North America) | [25] | |
320.973 | JK | Political institutions and public administration (United States) | [25] |
320.971 | JL | Political institutions and public administration (Canada, Latin America, etc.) | [25] |
320.94 | JN | Political institutions and public administration (Europe) | [25] |
320.95–320.969 | JQ | Political institutions and public administration (Asia, Africa, Australia, Pacific Area, etc.) | [25] |
JV | Colonies and colonization, emigration and immigration, and international migration | [25] | |
KB | Religious law (general) and comparative religious law and jurisprudence | [26] | |
KD | Law of the United Kingdom, Ireland, America, and North America | [26] | |
340.971 | KE | Law of Canada | [26] |
340.973 | KF | Law of United States | [26] |
KG | Law of Latin America – Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and the Caribbean area | [26] | |
KH | Law of South America | [26] | |
340.94 | KJ–KK | Law of Europe | [26] |
340.95–340.969 | KL–KW | Law of Asia and Eurasia, Africa, Pacific Area, and Antarctica | [26] |
370.9 | LA | History of education | [28] |
370.1 | LB | Theory and practice of education | [28] |
LC | Special aspects of education | [28] | |
378.73–378.79 | LD | Individual educational institutions – United States | [28] |
378.8 | LE | Individual educational institutions – America (except United States) | [28] |
378.4 | LF | Individual educational institutions – Europe | [28] |
378.5–378.6 | LG | Individual educational institutions – Asia, Africa, Indian Ocean islands, Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific islands | [28] |
378 | LH | College and school magazines and papers | [28] |
LJ | Student fraternities and societies, United States | [28] | |
LT | Textbooks | [28] |
Further reading
edit- Chan, Lois Mai. A Guide to the Library of Congress Classification, 6th ed. New York: Libraries Unlimited, 2016. ISBN 978-1440844331.
- Chan, Lois Mai and Salaba, Athena. Cataloging and Classification: An Introduction. Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2016. ISBN 9781442232495.
- Halstead, D. Kent. "Chapter IX: College and University Libraries: Bibliographic Access" in Statewide Planning in Higher Education (DHEW Publication No. 73-17002). Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1974. p. 400-408.
- Lund, Brady; Agbaji, Daniel; Tijani, Solomon; and Omame, Isiaah. "Evaluating Knowledge Organization in Developed and Developing Countries: A Comparative Analysis of Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress Classification Scheme Preference and use in the United States and Nigeria". Technical Services Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 3 (2019): 249–268. doi.org/10.1080/07317131.2019.1621563.
- Merkley, Carl. "The Library of Congress, Dewey Decimal, and Universal Decimal Classification Systems are Incomplete and Unsystematic". Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, vol. 6, no. 4 (2011): 134–136. doi.org/10.18438/B8QK7S.
- Satija, M. P. The Theory and Practice of the Dewey Decimal Classification System. Hull: Chandos Publishing, 2013. ISBN 978-1843347385.
- Scott, Mona L. Dewey Decimal Classification: A Study Manual and Number Building Guide, 22nd edition. New York: Libraries Unlimited, 2005. ISBN 978-1591582106.
- Sroka, Marek. "Library of Congress Subject Headings, Dewey Decimal Classification and the Ambiguity of Subject Representation of Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe in American Knowledge Organization Systems." Central European and Balkan Studies, vol. 33 (November 21, 2024): 9–16. doi.org/10.4467/2543733XssB.24.001.20025
- Weihs, Jean and Intner, Sheila S. Beginning Cataloging, 2nd edition. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2016. ISBN 9798216052197.
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External links
edit- Dewey Decimal vs. Library of Congress. (Randolph C. Watson College, Kilgore College).
- Quick Start Tutorial: LC/Dewey Correlations (Library of Congress).
- Ross, Geoffrey. Dewey → Library of Congress Classification (History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library, University of Illinois).